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The 2012Arizona Cardinalsseason was the franchise's 93rd season in the National Football League and the 25th in Arizona. After a surprising 4–0 start, the Cardinals lost eleven of their final twelve games, and missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season, resulting in the firing of head coachKen Whisenhunt after six seasons. This was Rod Graves last season as General Manager of the Cardinals. A day after the final game of the regular season, he was fired after 16 seasons.
The Cardinals began their season at home against their divisional rival Seahawks with QB John Skelton at the starting helm. The team started their season 1–0 despite Skelton finishing the game 14/28 for 149 yards and an interception. Kevin Kolb later on made a appearance in relief of Skelton going 6/8 for 66 yards and a touchdown pass.
Week 2: at New England Patriots
Week Two: Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots – Game summary
In a huge upset at Gillette Stadium, the Arizona Cardinals beat the New England Patriots and become 2–0. This was the Cardinals' first win against the Patriots since 1991.
Week 3: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week Three: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3
4
Total
Eagles
0
0
6
0
6
Cardinals
10
14
0
3
27
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Date: September 23
Game time: 1:05 p.m.
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
TV announcers (CBS): Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
BUF –
ARI –
Top rushers
BUF –
ARI –
Top receivers
BUF –
ARI –
Top tacklers
BUF –
ARI –
With the tough loss, the Cardinals fell to 4–2 and also with the Seahawks' win over the Patriots and the 49ers' loss to the Giants, the team remains in a tie for first place in the NFC West.
Week 7: at Minnesota Vikings
Week Seven: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan, and Jaime Maggio
Game information
First quarterSecond quarterThird quarterFourth quarter
Top passers
ARI –
SEA –
Top rushers
ARI –
SEA –
Top receivers
ARI –
SEA –
Top tacklers
ARI –
SEA –
With that loss, the Cardinals were not only eliminated from postseason contention and also falling to 4–9, but the 58-point loss was the worst in the Cardinals' franchise history. They had 8 turnovers, which was the most that the Cardinals have ever committed in a game.
Week 15: vs. Detroit Lions
Week Fifteen: Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3
4
Total
Lions
0
7
3
0
10
Cardinals
0
21
3
14
38
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona